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SES S.A. today notes the comments made by Intelsat in
its ex-parte submission to the U.S. Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) dated 19 February 2020.

SES reaffirms its steadfast support for the Commission’s
objectives to ensure global leadership in 5G, and it
stands ready, willing, and able to play a central role
in the expedited clearing of a portion of the C-band.
SES believes that there remains an important role for
the C-Band Alliance (CBA), and that the CBA’s
collaborative clearing plan is the most efficient path
to clear the spectrum. That said, SES is prepared to act
on its own in the clearing process if necessary, while
protecting its customers.

SES is disappointed by Intelsat’s eleventh-hour attempt
to renounce its commitments made to other CBA members
and the Commission over the course of this proceeding,
in aid of a transparent and egregious attempt to capture
a greater share of the proposed accelerated relocation
payments. Having worked collaboratively for a long
period of time on this project, this sudden and recent
change in direction by Intelsat is both disappointing
and legally indefensible. SES will hold Intelsat
responsible under its commitments.